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Christmas Decorating Trends The holiday season is here! Use these tried-and-true decorating tips to create your own winter wonderland. Decor for the Outdoors Start with classic outdoor Christmas decorations like garlands, wreaths, window and mailbox swags-then light up the night. Adorn trees, shrubs, fences, or railings with sparkling lights: stay classy with traditional clear lights or get playful with multi-colored bulbs. Spice-Up…

Delicious Cocktails With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you might be overwhelmed with menu planning for the Turkey Day feast. Firetainment is here to remind you not to forget a vital part of the get-together… The Cocktails! Thanksgiving’s a Breeze Sea Breeze What you need: 1 cup orange juice 1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup vodka Mint sprigs, for garnish…

Make a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that’s lower in fat and calories but still thrills the crowd isn’t as hard as you may think. All it takes is a few ingredient substitutions and some clever fat-busting techniques. The Turkey If you’re hosting a small gathering, buy a turkey breast rather than the whole bird, as breast…

Winter Squash It’s that time of the year again when every family has squash on the menu for dinner. When selecting winter squash, choose firm squash with no visible blemishes or soft spots. Store in a dry, cool spot (but not the refrigerator) and use within a month or so. Acorn Squash As you might expect, the shape of this…

Grill the Perfect Burgers on a Fire Pit Table When it comes to backyard burgers off the grill, we all want the same thing: a tender and juicy burger that we can really sink our teeth into. There are hundreds of ways to grill a burger, but this method guarantees flavorful and juicy burgers every time. Make a long “snake”…

Have Fun in Winter Weather Depending on what region of the country that you live in, the winter snow could be making it’s way down on your front lawn as you read. Snow days may be fun for the kids but with nothing but time, cabin fever can set in quick, making the end to snow days look like a…

East Kale this Holiday Season Kale is a nutritional powerhouse that boasts an abundance of antioxidants and other disease-fighting agents. Kale has just 35 calories per cup and also packs in many additional health benefits. Don’t spend your holiday season packing on calories. Incorporate kale into your holiday dishes to keep your body in good shape throughout the rest of…

Winter Proof Your Home The certain truth about winter is that the temperature outside your home does not match the temperature within and unless your home is properly sealed, the conditions outside have a big chance of affecting the inside. Taking a few precautions could save you a lot of time and money this season. Install Storm Windows If you have old…

Winter Flowers Winter’s chilly days and nights can set the mood for fantastic flowers if you choose the right season annuals, also known as winter flowers. These perfect beautiful plants are packed with energy, opening blooms from fall through winter in warm regions like Florida, Alabama, and Texas. In cold zones, count on winter flowers to peak during fall and…

Fall Table Decorations Set a gorgeous table for a fall gathering with Firetainment’s ideas for decorating with pumpkins, candles, flowers, corn and more. Discover the details! Orange & White White pumpkins encircled by bittersweet vine and set along an orange table runner create a strikingly beautiful table arrangement for the fall season. Try this one at home. Setting the Season Passionate dahlias in…